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Calling all super heroes! Super Grover has lost his super-ness! Never fear, the fabulous five Super Heroes are here -- featuring Elmo as Captain Fuzzy! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Zoe and all their furry friends are on a quest to put the "super" back in Super Grover.

The National Black Touring Circuit's 2013 Black History Month Play Festival presents Dr. DuBois and Miss Ovington, a drama about the early years of the NAACP written by Clare Coss and co-starring Peter Jay Fernandez as W.E.B. DuBois and Kathleen Chalfant as Mary White Ovington from February 22 - 24 at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42rd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenue).

Eight original short plays with eight different casts under the helm of a team of veteran directors will be presented on the Prescott Center for the Arts (PCA) stage in downtown Prescott March 3 at 2 pm and 6 pm during the 3rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival.

Arts Alliance Illinois will host its inaugural benefit luncheon, Voices of a Creative State, Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave. The luncheon will feature a presentation by world-renowned cellist and Chicago Symphony Orchestra Judson and Joyce Green Creative Consultant Yo-Yo Ma about the powerful role that the arts can and should play in the civic life of Illinois.

Puccini's Madam Butterfly, which comes to the Wyvern Theatre on Sat 2 March, is the magnificent story of a trusting Japanese maiden that catches the attention and affections of an American officer. In order to become his bride she must cross cultural boundaries and defy the will of her family. Alone, she faithfully awaits his return. However, she has a serious dilemma at her hands. Madam Butterfly is a deeply tragic and gripping opera that will truly affect its spectator.

Earlier this month Broadway and Television star Megan Hilty performed Someone to Watch Over Me at the 19th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards. The show benefited the Desert Aids Project.

Since its inception, funk & soul music has told stories of love, life and rhythm, and has been a big part of the musical history of Detroit.. On March 1 through 3, 2013, the young artists of Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit will honor some of soul & funk music's most iconic figures with Singsation! Mosaic Singers in Concert presented by Pepsi. The show will be held at the Detroit Film Theatre inside the DIA, located at 5200 Woodward Ave. in Detroit(John R. Entrance).

Last night, Angel Management Group's PURE Nightclub welcomed GRAMMY Award-winner Miguel as he took over the mega-club and gave clubgoers a memorable performance. Around 1 a.m. the R&B singer, accompanied by his stunning girlfriend Nazanin Mandi, hit the red carpet and posed for photographers. Dressed to the nines, Miguel sported a fashionable tailored gray blazer, white tee-shirt and black fitted jeans while his sweetheart dawned a flattering yellow two-piece dress with black heels. Making their way into the mega-club the duo joined their entourage at their VIP table located on the main stage. Taking in the energy from the packed room, a humbled Miguel hopped on top of his plush booth and raised his glass to toast his admirers.

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 44th Year with a Gala evening on Monday, April 1st, 2013 featuring a special concert by two-time Tony Nominee Christine Andreas with Martin Silvestri at the piano, titled LOVE IS GOOD. The event will honor legendary producer Eric Krebs with The Rosie Award and will take place at the Baruch Performing Arts Center, East 25th Street between Lexington and 3rd Avenues beginning at 6:30pm. The evening's host will be Broadway and television star Dan Lauria (Lombardi, A Christmas Story, The Wonder Years), and the emcee will be Tony and Olivier Award Nominee Tony Sheldon (Priscilla Queen of the Desert).

Philanthropy and stellar entertainment take center stage as the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation presents a special one-night-only benefit cabaret to raise funds for The Richmond /Ermet AIDS Foundation and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The original princess of Pop and Broadway (Beauty & the Beast, Cabaret, Grease, Gypsy) star Debbie Gibson, join the national touring company of the Tony Award-winning Broadway show Jersey Boys for an evening of upbeat, high-energy music and comedy.

Wave Productions invites you to the World Premiere of Charles Cissel's GOD STEELING, a revealing look at the lives of New York City ironworkers. Directed by Robin A. Paterson, performances run March 8 - 24 at Theatre 54 @ Shetler Studios ( 244 West 54th Street, between 8th Avenue and Broadway.)

Shelley Morrison (Rosario on “Will and Grace”) and husband WalterDominguez have completed a documentary entitled “Weaving the Past: Journey of Discovery” about Walter's journey to find answers about his grandfather Emilio's (Tata) early life and possible involvement in the Mexican Revolution. The film is about finding your roots, the border conflict in Mexico and the impact of the Mexican Revolution on the US.

Calling all super heroes! Super Grover needs your help - and it's Elmo and the Fabulous Five to the rescue when this fantastic musical production zooms into Providence. Join Elmo, Zoe, Abby Cadabby, Telly Monster, and Zoe's pet rock Rocco for Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Super Heroes" at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) from Thursday, April 4 through Sunday, April 7. Tickets for all eight performances are on sale now!

Art Wynwood, Miami's international contemporary art fair during President's Day Weekend brought a crowd of 6,200 into the Wynwood Arts District - 1,100 more guests than last year. The VIP Preview honored the late Tony Goldman, a major force in the development of the Wynwood Arts District and the inaugural edition of Art Wynwood. An intimate gathering including Art Wynwood director Nick Korniloff and members of the Goldman family participated in a dove-releasing ceremony in Goldman's honor just before teems of prominent art collectors, designers, curators and art enthusiasts from around the world lined up outside the Art Miami Pavilion to get the first look and acquire new contemporary works.

Mars Comedy and Comedy Hawaii presents "DOUG STANHOPE one night in HONOLULU" comedy show on Saturday, February 23rd 2013 in Aloha Beer Company at 580 North Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817. It is a stand-up comedy show starring Doug Stanhope, hosted by James Mane and features Junior Stopka, Michael C. Hall, Chad Wago, and Anthony Nigrelli. Doors open at 8:00 PM and the show starts at 9:00 PM. Tickets are $20 and for sale at http://MarsComedy.com/doug-stanhope-show/ or by calling 808-779-5579 for reservations.

Neil Simon's name is synonymous with comedy, comedy-drama, as well as musical theatre. Rumors, however, falls into another category - farce. In Simon's memoirs, The Play Goes On, he describes how he came to write Rumors.

USITT, the professional association for performing arts designers and technicians, annually recognizes individuals whose careers have contributed significantly to their specialty. Mazzella will be honored at USITT's 2013 Annual Conference & Stage Expo March 20?23 in Milwaukee, Wis., an event that draws over 5,000 people from the world of theatrical design and technology. Mazzella, CEO of Hudson Scenic Studio, Hudson Sound & Light, and Hudson Theatrical Associates, has been technical supervisor for over 40 Broadway productions, including All About Me with Michael Feinstein (2010) and The Caine Mutiny Court?Martial with David Schwimmer (2006).

The Deedle Deedle Dees are an educational rock band based in Brooklyn, NY. Since 2003, they have been wowing families with rousing songs based on history and science. The results have made them New York City favorites, with a rabid and devoted following of kids (and their parents).

French metal rockers Karelia are set to release new album 'Golden Decadence' in the UK on 15thApril through Rocksector Records. The album features a guest performance from the legendary Scorpions guitarist Rudolph Schenker on the tracks Keep Watch On Me and The Way Across The Hills. The first single from the new album is entitled Vanity Label.

The Watermill Theatre's musical comedy Some Like It Hotter will embark on a national UK tour this summer. Written by Richard Hurford (Pilot Theatre Company/Sheffield Theatres) it imagines a heavenly meeting between three Hollywood legends: Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis. Presented by Fresh Glory Productions (Lilies on the Land, The Awkward Squad) Some Like It Hotter will start its UK tour at Eastbourne's Devonshire Park Theatre on 15 May.